31Synonyms found for masquerade

Word Origin & History

masquerade 1590s, from Fr. mascarade or Sp. mascarada "masked party or dance," from It. mascarata "a ball at which masks are worn," var. of mascherata "masquerade," from maschera (see mask). Figurative sense of "false outward show" is from 1670s. The verb is attested from 1690s. Related: Masquerading.

Example Sentences for masquerade

So it is easy to see how hypomania could masquerade as cheerful character.

Part of the masquerade is to downplay or deny or not even mention other factors.

Given the hyperbole and personal attacks that so often masquerade for debate today, it's worth noting the tenor of this debate.

For their masquerade is as refreshing as a gin fizz on a hot day.

While a masquerade party takes place on the first floor, our heroes wreak havoc in the bathroom on the second floor.

He might be mistaken for a provincial cavalier or a performer in a masquerade.

Some flash drives masquerade as bracelets and necklaces.

If it were legitimate science, there would be countless private dollars for funding this masquerade.

These are the mainstream occurrences that masquerade as online teaching across the nation.

To take full advantage of these amenities, many tourists masquerade as students.